How to subtly explain that you were bribed in this Gate hack incident

Let me say something fair.
Putting facts aside…
I don’t know him well, but this time I have to speak up for him.
Not “trying to whitewash”—I just couldn’t stand it as a plain bystander.
First, let me make one thing clear: I didn’t take any money.
Don’t rush to attack me—listen to my analysis first.
Honestly, this incident isn’t as serious as people are saying online.
Objectively speaking, he’s not having an easy time either.
I don’t pick sides, but this time I really have to back him.
Even though I have a vested interest, it doesn’t affect my objectivity.
Money or not isn’t the point—what matters is my sense of justice flaring up.
This post doesn’t include any commercial cooperation; I suggest you read it carefully.
Whether I took money or not can be put aside—I’m only stating the facts.
The other party did contact me, but my viewpoint is independent.
I didn’t originally plan to say this, but I really can’t stand it anymore.
I’m just an ordinary netizen who happens to know the inside story.
This isn’t PR; it’s the delayed truth.
It doesn’t matter who paid—what matters is who makes more sense.